Terry DelaneyBeale, G.K. The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evagelicalism: Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 300 pp. $20.00. Westminster-$13.20. I think the teaser for the second Jaws movie says it best, “Just when...
Have you ever stopped to think about what you are actually saying whenever you say things? Unfortunately, I do not always think before I speak, but that is changing. Recently, I was helping a friend out with some yard work and was corrected for...
Just a reminder that the Letters of Samuel Rutherford will be on sale only until 15 January from Banner of Truth. If you have started reading already for the year, I pray you have been blessed as much as I have.
Introduction Zondervan’s A Reader’s Greek New Testament 2nd Edition uses the eclectic texts that was used in the translating of Today’s New International Version (TNIV) which differs from the Standard Text which is used in Nestle...
This was written by a friend of mine, Amy Lee. Her husband, Scott, is the Pastor at Rockport Baptist Church in Arnold, Mo. Only Jesus by Amy Lee Only Jesus can be our Great High Priest And our sacrifice Only Jesus can be our judge And our advocate...
It has been a couple months since we have had the Book Review take over here at Going to Seminary. We have had reviews on Bibles, magazines and obviously books. Now, we would like to know what you think of the reviews. As we leave 2008 and head into...
Bavinck, Herman. Saved by Grace: The Holy Spirit’s Work in Calling and Regeneration. Translated by Nelson D. Kloosterman. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. $30.00. Herman Bavinck was a Dutch theologian who lived from 1854-1921...
Reforming or Conforming: Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church, ed. Gary L.W. Johnson and Ronald N. Gleason. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 300 pp. $20.00. Reforming or Conforming (RoC) takes a hard look at the emergent church...
BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE POST FOR THE EXCELLENT DEAL FROM BANNER OF TRUTH ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2009!!! Way back in August, I wrote a book review on The Loveliness of Christ. What I did not know was that that book was basically a book...
Koukl, Gregory. Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing your Christian Convictions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. $14.99. Introduction Gregory Koukl is no stranger to the world of apologetics (defending the Christian faith). His ministry, Stand to...
I found this website called Gas Buddy and thought I would share it with everyone here at GtS. It is a fairly accurate listing of the gas prices in any given area.
Beeke, Joel R. Living for God’s Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2008. 416 pp. $24.00. Buy at Reformation Heritage Books for $18.00 or at Westminster Bookstore for $15.84. With his usual flair for meticulous...
Introduction Logos Bible Software has just released the first edition of Bible Study Magazine (BSM). At first I was a bit skeptical and thought the computer software company might be overstepping their boundaries. I was wrong. I must say that I was...
Beeke, Joel R. Heirs with Christ: The Puritans on Adoption. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. 134 pp. $13.00. Purchase direct from the publisher at Reformation Heritage Books or from Westminster Books. Introduction Dr. Joel R. Beeke is...
Mahaney, C.J. Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 191 pp. $12.99. C.J. Mahaney has become one of the most beloved charismatics of our time. I say that tongue-in-cheek and as one who has greatly...
Reeder III, Harry L. and Rod Gragg. Reeder III, Harry L. and Rod Gragg. The Leadership Dynamic: A Biblical Model for Raising Effective Leaders. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 191 pp. $12.99. Introduction Perhaps one of the most oft-asked questions...
Just in time for the Christmas, yes Christmas, season Banner of Truth has unveiled a gift card option. It comes in a larger greeting card and can be redeemed on the Internet and over the phone. The best news in addition to the Good News? Banner of...
Chester, Tim and Steve Timmis. Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 224 pp. $15.99. Introduction The authors of this book are also cofounders of a church planting initiative in Sheffield, UK...
Brauns, Chris. Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 235 pp. $17.99. Chris Brauns, senior pastor at the Congregational Christian Church of Stillman Valley, Illinois has written...
The following video posted at You Tube is a reminder that God is always at work and that while you are in seminary ministry opportunities still abound. Check out the Cardboard Testimonies.
The New Media Frontier: Blogging, Vlogging, and Podcasting for Christ, ed. By John Mark Reynolds and Roger Overton. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 254 pp. $16.99. The New Media Frontier (TNMF) is a call to arms for the Christian where it concerns...
Nearly every aspect of American society has been affected by the feminist movement, and the church turns out to be no exception. The feminist movement did not merely change the way evangelicals view themselves; it changed the way they view the Word...
Von Kamecke, Fred. Busted: Exposing Popular Myths about Christianity (Advanced Readers Copy). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. 208 pp. $16.99. Introduction Fred Von Kamecke is assistant pastor at The Chapel in Graslake, Illinois and an adjunct...
Piper, John. Spectacular Sins. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2008. 121 pp. $15.99. Listen to the Spectacular Sins sermon series at Desiring God. Have you ever picked up a book thinking it was going to be about one thing and it turns out you were...
A Conversation Recently, I was talking with a friend about ministry and seminary and how it all should come together. It seems as though anyone entering seminary has all of these grand thoughts of being used by God for such great things. For some...
Have you ever been in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where all you see is water everywhere you look? Have you ever driven in North Dakota where you actually see the rolling hills? In both instances, you realize that you are only able to see a...
About a month ago, Kari wrote a post talking about the need to mine the treasure that is the faculty at your seminary. I have also written on this topic and shared tips on how to mine this treasure. Kari’s post actually got me to thinking in a...
Introduction The longer I am a Christian, the more I discover the power of what I call the ministry of prayer. It seems as though praying is a difficult thing for most people to do. According to one professor, quoting statistics from a prayer...
Another semester is upon us. For most students in general, and seminarians in particular, we all try to start the semester strong. Many, like myself, have learned from semesters past that at some point before final exams, we will fall behind in some...
There is an interesting conversation taking place over at Said at Southern. Tony Kummer has asked us how we go about reading books for seminary classes. Mark Warnock of Seminary Survival Guide fame has added some great insight. Check out the article...